NINE stunned Broadway just before opening in 1982 and proved to be a formidable opponent for the season's other big hit, Dreamgirls. This musical was also one in which the main character, Guido Contini, could not escape the drama, whether on or off stage. Here this week, we discuss the highs and lows of this stylish, slightly avant-garde musical with original Broadway cast member Kim Criswell (The First, The Baby, The Threepenny) “Opera''). From his shopping for last-minute costumes at his Times Square lingerie shop to donning his Tony Award-winning haute couture dresses, Kim has starred in his season of some of the most memorable musicals in Broadway history. He tells T about one and the unforgettable people who made it.
Visit kimcriswell.net to learn more about Kim, including her many recordings and upcoming performances.
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